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Speaking about her own role in leadership after Congress came to power in 2004, she said that she knew Manmohan Singh would be better a prime minister than her, and that she was aware of her limitations. (Photo: conclave.intoday.in/2018/)

Judiciary unstable, freedom at stake: Sonia targets Govt

Gandhi noted that the Congress also needs to develop a new style of connecting with people at the organisational level.

09 Mar 2018 12:44 PM

Nupur and Rajesh Talwar were released from jail in October 2017 after the Allahabad High Court acquitted them of charges of their daughter's murder due to lack of evidence. (Photo: File/ANI)

Ex-CBI chief welcomes move to challenge acquittal of Aarushi’s parents

Former CBI chief AP Singh said the court will only see evidence available in the past and no fresh evidence will presented.

09 Mar 2018 12:31 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will take over the portfolio of Civil Aviation from Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju following his resignation on Thursday evening. (Photo: File)

PM Modi takes over portfolio after TDP's Gajapathi Raju quits

President Ram Nath Kovind accepted the resignations of Union Ministers Ashok Gajapathi Raju and YS Chowdary.

09 Mar 2018 12:13 PM

Jaspal Atwal said, 'I do not advocate for an independent Sikh nation. I, like the vast majority of Sikhs who once advocated for this cause, have reconciled with the nation of India.' (Photo: File/ANI)

Don’t advocate separate Sikh nation: Atwal sorry for embarrassing Canada, India

Sikh separatist Atwal said he had visited India numerous times including 3 visits over the past year.

09 Mar 2018 11:13 AM

A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra passed the order allowing passive euthanasia with guidelines.

Right to die with dignity: SC allows passive euthanasia with guidelines

'Human beings have the right to die with dignity,' said the apex court after allowing passive euthanasia.

09 Mar 2018 11:03 AM

Indian representative Mini Devi Kumam told the UNHRC that Pakistan was committing grossest violation of human rights by exporting terrorism to Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

After 'terroristan', India now calls Pak 'special terrorist zone'

India’s response came after Pakistan raised the issue of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.

09 Mar 2018 9:51 AM

Speaking at a panel discussion at the prestigious Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy in Singapore, Rahul Gandhi also said that there is a challenge to the institutional structure of India. (Photo: Twitter | @OfficeOfRG)

Will fight nasty politics played by BJP in India: Rahul in Singapore

Congress President Rahul Gandhi said in India, there is a general atmosphere of 'intimidation'.

09 Mar 2018 9:26 AM

The fire started after a massive explosion inside a boiler at a company named Ramedeo chemicals. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

3 killed in fire at chemical factory in Maharashtra’s Palghar

13 people were also injured in blaze that broke out in Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation area in Tarapur town.

09 Mar 2018 9:16 AM

According to the police, the teenager jumped a traffic signal and rammed into the auto-rickshaw at a turn between KG Marg and Tolstoy Marg. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi teen rams car into auto rickshaw, killing driver

Auto driver, Shiv Shankar Mahato, 66, was thrown several metres in the air as a result of the collision and died on the spot.

09 Mar 2018 8:19 AM

Persistent health problem, can't return to India: Choksi to CBI

A response on similar lines was received from Nirav Modi citing that he could not travel to India to join the probe.

09 Mar 2018 6:13 AM

Rajasthan Pradesh Congress Committee chief Sachin Pilot

People have made their mind to dethrone Raje govt: Sachin Pilot

According to Mr Pilot, it is for the BJP to take a decision about the chief minister but she has lost all moral authority to govern the state.

09 Mar 2018 5:42 AM

Congress President Rahul Gandhi (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Madhya Pradesh Congress drops ‘cash for ticket’ plan

Congress sources said the letter has been sent to the AICC legal cell for scrutiny.

09 Mar 2018 5:37 AM

The House, which has been witnessing disruptions in the morning session since Monday, on Thursday seemingly spoke in one voice to celebrate the International Women’s Day. (Photo: PTI)

Women’s quota unites Rajya Sabha

This was the first discussion that happened in the House in the second part of the Budget Session.

09 Mar 2018 5:25 AM

As the House met for the day, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan extended greetings on International Women’s Day and also read out a message. (Photo: PTI)

Parliament logjam continues, no business 4th day in a row

Members from the TDP, AIADMK, Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) and TMC trooped into the Well, with many holding placards and raising slogans.

09 Mar 2018 5:21 AM

Nagaland Governor P.B. Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Neiphiu Rio and his 11 Council of Ministers. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Neiphiu Rio sworn in as Nagaland CM, BJP gets lion’s share in govt

BJP leader Y. Patton, who is elected as the leader of BJP Legislature Party, was sworn in as the deputy chief minister.

09 Mar 2018 4:58 AM

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu (Photo: PTI)

TDP to wait till Rajya Sabha polls to take call on ties with BJP?

To win in the Rajya Sabha elections in the first round, 44 MLAs’ support is required.

09 Mar 2018 4:54 AM

Nitish Kumar has repeatedly demanded special status for Bihar and has also appealed directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this regard. (Photo: PTI/File)

After Andhra Pradesh, special status demand echoes in Bihar

Special status category to Bihar has been a key issue for Bihar Chief Minister who had raised it on various platforms earlier.

09 Mar 2018 4:36 AM

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was defaced by an unidentified person in Kerala, while unidentified miscreants poured paint on the bust of Dr BR Ambedkar in Tiruvottiyur, Chennai. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Vandals target Mahatma Gandhi bust, deity’s idol

The police said that a CCTV visual had shown the suspect walking away from the site.

09 Mar 2018 4:28 AM

Hadiya's marriage to Shafin Jahan was annulled by the Kerala HC in 2017 after her parents alleged that she had been brainwashed, forced to convert to Islam. (Photo: File)

Love, actually, says Supreme Court and restores Hadiya marriage

SC said Hadiya is free to live with her husband and 'pursue her endeavours', stating that Kerala HC shouldn't have intervened.

09 Mar 2018 4:16 AM

Ahead of polls Sidda unveils proposed Karnataka flag

Calling the state flag a “sign of Kannadiga pride” and a “historic decision”, he said it would be sent to the central government for approval.

09 Mar 2018 1:03 AM

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